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Wiring up Diesel Rev Counter / Tacho ???

Last post by new crew « 05 Jun 2007, 07:34
Replies: 4
by new crew » 31 May 2007, 12:13

I have a '87 diesel van that I've fitted a complete new dash pod with rev counter in.

I know that the wiring to the multi connector that plugs into...

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Last post by new crew
05 Jun 2007, 07:34
Alternator wiring

Last post by Kermit « 03 Jun 2007, 18:30
Replies: 10
by Kermit » 02 Jun 2007, 15:07

I have just replaced my alternator because the old one stopped charging.

The new one does not have the same plug fitting so I have cut off the old...

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Last post by Kermit
03 Jun 2007, 18:30
t25 Aircooled electrical probs

Last post by blue brickie « 31 May 2007, 19:20
Replies: 11
by slowandsteady » 25 May 2007, 19:24

have just spent the entire day trying to get the main beam and wipers working on our T25, full beam working fine, as are side lights indicators, tail...

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Last post by blue brickie
31 May 2007, 19:20
wiper stalk

Last post by hammy44 « 30 May 2007, 18:22

by hammy44 » 30 May 2007, 18:22

goes anyone know if the wiper stalk for a rear wiper setup is diferent to the ordinery front wiper stalk or can the stalk be modified to operate a...

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Last post by hammy44
30 May 2007, 18:22
Electrical nightmare...I'm a plumber not a sparky!!!! HELP..

Last post by perro « 30 May 2007, 16:11
Replies: 13
by rednip120372 » 29 May 2007, 19:19

Totally baffled !!!!!!!!

Had a knackerd leisure battery on our new to us 1990 T3 (LHD) that led to me investigate some wiring. On the split charger...

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Last post by perro
30 May 2007, 16:11
Arcing plug leads

Last post by T3teedub « 29 May 2007, 16:32
Replies: 3
by T3teedub » 29 May 2007, 11:21

I was tinkering with the engine yesterday in my garage and daylight was getting poor. Engine had been running for some time when I noticed little...

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Last post by T3teedub
29 May 2007, 16:32
Temperature Gauge

Last post by toomanytoys « 29 May 2007, 08:17
Replies: 4
by Poddington » 28 May 2007, 16:45

Got an Aircooled 2Ltr 1982 T25 that has no temperature gauge. Going Cornwall in it over the summer and I'm paranoid about getting stuck in traffic...

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Last post by toomanytoys
29 May 2007, 08:17
mileometre/ trip counter

Last post by dbroada « 28 May 2007, 18:04
Replies: 1
by garyodevon » 28 May 2007, 17:58

anyone have any suggestions on this one?
Decided to make a point of how many miles to a certain destination . . . .so made a note of milage and set...

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Last post by dbroada
28 May 2007, 18:04
Help with electrics !

Last post by Westy.Club.Joker « 28 May 2007, 10:49
Replies: 6
by rednip120372 » 26 May 2007, 18:30

We have just got our new T25. It's a German LHD 1990 Westfalia hightop and got a few faults!

The eberspacher fan suddenly stopped running after...

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Last post by Westy.Club.Joker
28 May 2007, 10:49
Coil wiring for T25 2000cc Aircooled camper

Last post by Nashy1 « 26 May 2007, 11:28
Replies: 3
by Nashy1 » 24 May 2007, 10:41

Sorry if this topic has been done before but I'm a newby novice who's not very mechanically minded. I've recently had my repaired engine put back in...

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Last post by Nashy1
26 May 2007, 11:28
Quick battery question

Last post by graeme1210 « 26 May 2007, 09:05
Replies: 3
by graeme1210 » 24 May 2007, 10:49

Main Battery for 1981 1.6 Diesel has died, and want to replace it but I'm also changing the engine in a week or so for a 1Y 1.9D NA - anyone know...

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Last post by graeme1210
26 May 2007, 09:05
Gas and electrical installation in Autohomes Komet

Last post by RachelDaisy « 26 May 2007, 07:34
Replies: 21
by RachelDaisy » 20 May 2007, 21:45
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Getting the camping interior of our van sorted is driving me loopy!! Can anyone give me some advice please. I'm sorry but this is going to be a long...
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Last post by RachelDaisy
26 May 2007, 07:34
Non charging help please!

Last post by dave friday « 25 May 2007, 09:31
Replies: 4
by Vash » 24 May 2007, 19:55

Hi guys

Just bought my first camper, an 85' 1.9DG Autosleeper. It needed a new starter so I replaced it and the non charging light came straight on...

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Last post by dave friday
25 May 2007, 09:31
radio to leisure battery - sparky advise

Last post by GusBus « 24 May 2007, 09:32
Replies: 3
by hembo666 » 23 May 2007, 21:19

I know how to rewire this (one method listed in wiki but there are other ways of doing it)

The question i have is if it going to be powering the...

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Last post by GusBus
24 May 2007, 09:32
head Lights not working

Last post by syncroand101 « 24 May 2007, 07:12
Replies: 11
by Hacksawbob » 22 May 2007, 21:11

Blue main beam tell tale comes one dash board and wont go out, but no lights on at all at front. All other lights seem to be OK.

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Last post by syncroand101
24 May 2007, 07:12
How long to charge leisure battery?

Last post by Westy.Club.Joker « 23 May 2007, 20:11
Replies: 15
by dublicious » 18 May 2007, 22:14
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Lo Guys,

If I plug the old camper in how long will it take to charge the leisure battery?

cheers,

j
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Last post by Westy.Club.Joker
23 May 2007, 20:11
Green Light!?

Last post by Reevesy « 23 May 2007, 13:27
Replies: 2
by Reevesy » 23 May 2007, 12:27

Sorry if this is a dull question but after 20 years of Vespa's/Lambretta's my knowledge of 4 wheeled vehicles is non existant. I recently bought a...

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Last post by Reevesy
23 May 2007, 13:27
Horn button

Last post by Bowton Lad « 21 May 2007, 23:42
Replies: 9
by henry martin » 20 May 2007, 16:42

At some point in vans past, the horn button has stopped working,
and been substituted for a button on the dashboard.

If .....its a broken wire in...

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Last post by Bowton Lad
21 May 2007, 23:42
Battery drain

Last post by kevtherev « 21 May 2007, 18:11
Replies: 5
by hembo666 » 21 May 2007, 08:35

How do i check how much drain there is on the battery? if i leave the van parked up for more than a couple of days it wont start. charger seems to...

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Last post by kevtherev
21 May 2007, 18:11
light problem- FIXED NOW

Last post by Hacksawbob « 20 May 2007, 13:56
Replies: 1
by Kool-Kamper » 20 May 2007, 11:13

ok I know you lot are wise and wonderful!.........
why have I got no side lights or rear lights?

yes I have checked the fuse but where now?

Fixed...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
20 May 2007, 13:56
carb wiring

Last post by jason k « 19 May 2007, 23:20
Replies: 12
by stom » 03 May 2007, 11:05

Hi Yall.

Got fitting kit today for the dellortos. So before i get to the probem of what happens to the wireing on and around the existing carbs....

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Last post by jason k
19 May 2007, 23:20
batery drain

Last post by stom « 19 May 2007, 13:33
Replies: 4
by beatnutt » 19 May 2007, 07:45

hey me again sumthings draining my battry now iv tryed the bulb trick where u connect a bulb between the neg terminal and lead and it lights up...

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Last post by stom
19 May 2007, 13:33
wiring question

Last post by henry martin « 19 May 2007, 12:55
Replies: 1
by colynmac » 19 May 2007, 11:12

Got me one of those overhead DVD screens for the front cab area.

I was wondering how to run the wiring down from it?

Is the pillar hollow and...

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Last post by henry martin
19 May 2007, 12:55
Zig unit ??

Last post by booted « 18 May 2007, 11:08
Replies: 2
by darrenandnikki » 16 May 2007, 08:19

In my 1982 high top i have a Zig unit mounted next to my fridge. Stupid question but does this mean that somewhere in the van there shopuld be a...

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Last post by booted
18 May 2007, 11:08
oil pressure switch

Last post by ermie571 « 18 May 2007, 09:45
Replies: 6
by ermie571 » 18 May 2007, 08:10

1990 (G) 1.9dg running on gas with oil leak

The oil is forming a small patch just below the engine support bar on which the engine rests.

Headley...

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Last post by ermie571
18 May 2007, 09:45
Fan and wipers problem

Last post by Dan Wood « 16 May 2007, 18:44
Replies: 4
by TR » 14 May 2007, 16:10

I was at the level crossing with vent fan and wipers on. I turned off the engine (and fan / wipers) until the trains had passed then restarted the...

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Last post by Dan Wood
16 May 2007, 18:44
Fitting Halogen H4 headlights

Last post by crazydiamond « 16 May 2007, 17:06
Replies: 2
by surreypete » 16 May 2007, 16:45

Hi

My brother has an '84 devon pop top camper and the lights on it are the early round style bulb ones so I was wondering if the later halogen H4...

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Last post by crazydiamond
16 May 2007, 17:06
Electronic Idle control switch????

Last post by matt « 16 May 2007, 14:24
Replies: 3
by BaaaadSlider » 16 May 2007, 14:01

As title says is there such a thing?
Our vans gone into the garage for a check up ready for our trip to France and one of the problems is it has been...

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Last post by matt
16 May 2007, 14:24
Indicator

Last post by Dave Breed « 16 May 2007, 06:03
Replies: 4
by Dave Breed » 15 May 2007, 12:25

Hi all, have an indicator problem.
Offside rear has an intermittant problem ie it works some time and others it don't. Replaced bulb ensured it made...

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Last post by Dave Breed
16 May 2007, 06:03
Leisure Battery help please

Last post by "WEAZLECHIN" « 15 May 2007, 21:44
Replies: 7
by booted » 14 May 2007, 16:06

Hi
Vanwest was our first trip in our camper . all seemed ok when i went over it at home but when i tried the heater (propex ) to try to dry out a...

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Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
15 May 2007, 21:44
Inverters

Last post by Other-Power « 15 May 2007, 17:11
Replies: 16
by Easy Tiger » 14 May 2007, 21:58
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Hi all,

another random enquiry by me.
I'm looking to keep my laptop charged on the move (not that I'm virtually living in the van now no no no!) :)...
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Last post by Other-Power
15 May 2007, 17:11
Leisure Battery Wierdness

Last post by dbroada « 15 May 2007, 12:14
Replies: 1
by FlowerPower » 15 May 2007, 10:44

Strange things are happening with my leisure battery!

On my control unit (Zig type thing) there's a button to press to show the charge in the main...

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Last post by dbroada
15 May 2007, 12:14
What size MCB for Mains Hookup

Last post by sevy « 13 May 2007, 20:49
Replies: 11
by west E » 09 May 2007, 18:08

I in the middle of sorting out my mains hook up after it all melted last year :cry:

What i've done so far is to re-run all the cable with twin &...

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Last post by sevy
13 May 2007, 20:49
leccy help needed

Last post by bigbluebus « 12 May 2007, 19:57
Replies: 6
by bigbluebus » 12 May 2007, 17:13

HELP!

right, my LHD van has an earth lead joining the 2 batteries together (see pics)

as I'm re-trimming the cab area it'll be a pain to hide this...

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Last post by bigbluebus
12 May 2007, 19:57
Got no indicators

Last post by dbroada « 12 May 2007, 18:19
Replies: 13
by purpletony » 10 May 2007, 19:11

Ado
has anybody got any ideas on whats wrong
symtoms
Hazzards working fine
ive got a very dimm green light on dash with ignition on
indicate...

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Last post by dbroada
12 May 2007, 18:19
Installing switch for stereo power,,,.....

Last post by macthejaffa « 12 May 2007, 13:24
Replies: 7
by macthejaffa » 10 May 2007, 22:00

Hi all.....Was thinking of installing a switch for my stereo whereby I can run it from the leisure battery whilst pitched, and the van battery whilst...

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Last post by macthejaffa
12 May 2007, 13:24
Cheap rear heater.

Last post by R0B « 11 May 2007, 15:35
Replies: 3
by Horney » 11 May 2007, 13:01

WHat are my options? Bare in mind I have no idea about these kinds of things at all!

Nick

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Last post by R0B
11 May 2007, 15:35
rev counter

Last post by nutter « 10 May 2007, 16:58
Replies: 13
by Flying Frog » 09 May 2007, 22:26

how can I (if I only can) fit a rev counter on my t25 that hasn't got any.
where can I find one. Do I need the dial and a sender and where do I plug...

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Last post by nutter
10 May 2007, 16:58
Electrolux fridge problem

Last post by Other-Power « 09 May 2007, 17:15
Replies: 6
by bobbabawbag » 08 May 2007, 18:43

After some technical help for my Dad in Spain.
He has a type 4 van with Electrolux 3 in 1 fridge (model RM4213S) and it will not cool down on gas....

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Last post by Other-Power
09 May 2007, 17:15
indicator/wiper stalk wiring help!

Last post by BLUG « 09 May 2007, 17:01
Replies: 5
by BLUG » 06 May 2007, 08:06

ive just put a steering column in my 86 T3 (cs engine),and the connectors on the back of the stalks have come adroft, and i aint a clue how they go...

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Last post by BLUG
09 May 2007, 17:01
2 leisure batteries

Last post by irish.david « 08 May 2007, 09:54
Replies: 15
by timthetrader » 04 May 2007, 08:57
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As my leisure battery is under the passenger seat and its not really a leisure as there is limitted space I,ve wired a second one via the zig unit so...
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Last post by irish.david
08 May 2007, 09:54
Temp gauge needle doesn't move

Last post by Ruby « 07 May 2007, 20:18
Replies: 4
by Ruby » 01 May 2007, 18:48

The temp gauge on my '87 1.6 TD has just stopped working, the LED still comes on to self test with the ignition switch but, the gauge needle is out...

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Last post by Ruby
07 May 2007, 20:18
Leisure Battery Not Charging

Last post by timthetrader « 07 May 2007, 07:35
Replies: 6
by thegamwellsmythes » 19 Apr 2007, 14:49

Hi,

Our leisure battery doesn't seem to be charging up from the split charge unit thing.

We have an Autohomes Karisma so it was all built in from...

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Last post by timthetrader
07 May 2007, 07:35
SPEEDO/MILEOMETER NOT WORKING

Last post by komet « 04 May 2007, 22:12
Replies: 4
by komet » 03 May 2007, 17:53

My Speedo and Mileometer have both stopped working

I have removed the wheel and dust cap and also removed the cable from the clocks, When you twist...

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Last post by komet
04 May 2007, 22:12
LHD Fog light

Last post by Westy.Club.Joker « 04 May 2007, 21:12
Replies: 7
by shropshirevanman » 04 May 2007, 13:25

Afternoon!

Ive got a LHD Reimo, with the foglight on the left, for MOT its needs to be on the right, there is a aftermarket fog lamp on the right,...

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Last post by Westy.Club.Joker
04 May 2007, 21:12
Lab Craft Wiring Diagram

Last post by colouredFunk « 04 May 2007, 18:01

by colouredFunk » 04 May 2007, 18:01

Hello, Has anyone got a wiring diagram for a lab craft - AutoSleeper (it's a zig type unit but made by ....lab craft)

Model No. DS 220D

Cheers....

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Last post by colouredFunk
04 May 2007, 18:01
1989 1.9 petrol washer fault - where can I get new switch

Last post by davesarge « 03 May 2007, 11:47
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by davesarge » 01 May 2007, 13:35

Hi first of all thanks Tonytech (if you read this) for diagnosing the fault with my windscreen washer. Once I shorted the correct two wires out to in...

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Last post by davesarge
03 May 2007, 11:47
TEMP GAUGE AND FUEL CLOCK

Last post by COURGETTE « 02 May 2007, 06:57
Replies: 7
by COURGETTE » 05 Apr 2007, 12:03

My temp gauge kept looking like it was overheating , even when just turned on, this auto electrician had a look and disconnected the wires but it was...

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Last post by COURGETTE
02 May 2007, 06:57
Wiring speakers with Amp

Last post by "WEAZLECHIN" « 02 May 2007, 04:18
Replies: 3
by kefty » 01 May 2007, 08:29

Howdy, I have 2 6x9 speakers, and 1 10 sub. Could I run all 3 from a 2 channel amp, bridging the sub across very outside terminals? So the 3 speakers...

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Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
02 May 2007, 04:18
dash bulbs

Last post by nutter « 30 Apr 2007, 21:30
Replies: 6
by nutter » 29 Apr 2007, 08:40

can anyone tell me where i can get the little bulbs that light up the dash
i bought some from halfords that looked the same but when i opened the...

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30 Apr 2007, 21:30

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